Bids sought to remediate firing range at old prison

The state Office of General Services has begun accepting construction bids to remediate the firing range at the closed Mid-Hudson Correctional Facility in Warwick.

James Walsh

The state Office of General Services has begun accepting construction bids to remediate the firing range at the closed Mid-Hudson Correctional Facility in Warwick.Bids are due Jan. 15 for the work that's expected to cost between $500,000 and $1 million. Interested construction firms can get more information and bid documents at ogs.ny.gov. They can also call 877-647-7526 or 518-474-0203.The prison closed in 2012 as part of the state's plan to reduce surplus prison space. Warwick bought the 726-acre property with plans to mix commercial and manufacturing ventures.